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. >>> and now, we turn to breaking news from the pentagon tonight, about women and combat. an announcement that takes women one step closer to that happening. let's go to jon karl. we have the latest breaking news. jon? >> reporter: we learned that tomorrow, the pentagon will announce changes to rules governing women in combat. as you know, right now, women are not allowed to serve in combat units and units operating on the front lines. with the pentagon's announcement tomorrow, we have learned, this will change. but only partly. the pentagon is opening up 14,000 jobs, most of them in the army, that have been closed off to women because of that ban on women in combat. this will include jobs in intelligence, logistics and communications. it does not mean you'll see women fighting in foxholes next to men. but they will be able to be part of forward deployed units. the pentagon sees this, diane, as a first step of more equality of opportunity for women in the military. it's also a recognition that warfare has changed. and it's a sign the front lines have changed. 300,000 women
. >>> and now, we turn to breaking news from the pentagon tonight, about women and combat. an announcement that takes women one step closer to that happening. let's go to jon karl. we have the latest breaking news. jon? >> reporter: we learned that tomorrow, the pentagon will announce changes to rules governing women in combat. as you know, right now, women are not allowed to serve in combat units and units operating on the front lines. with the pentagon's announcement tomorrow,...
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there's billions of dollars the pentagon wants to cut, but isn't allowed. like the upgraded m-1 abrams tank, $3 billion. and the upgraded global hawk spy drone, $2.5 billion. with just over 48 hours until these cuts go into effect, you might think there would be urgent meetings going on here at the white house or up on capitol hill, but you would be wrong. there are no meetings or even phone calls on the schedule right now between the president and republican leaders. david? >> and friday is coming quickly, jon. our thanks to you tonight. >>> we're going to turn to iran this evening, where tonight, the iranian team is at the negotiating table with not only the u.s., but several other nations. those critical nuclear talks we've been reporting on for the last week here. as you know, we're just back from iran, where we witnessed first-hand the economic sanctions led by america. so many of the iranians at the markets, at the schools, telling us they can feel it. many telling us also they're hoping for a break in the impasse. >>> we're going to turn tonight to a
there's billions of dollars the pentagon wants to cut, but isn't allowed. like the upgraded m-1 abrams tank, $3 billion. and the upgraded global hawk spy drone, $2.5 billion. with just over 48 hours until these cuts go into effect, you might think there would be urgent meetings going on here at the white house or up on capitol hill, but you would be wrong. there are no meetings or even phone calls on the schedule right now between the president and republican leaders. david? >> and friday...
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the pentagon believes, however, that within a matter of days, hundreds of u.s. and allied fighters will be patrolling libya. but the big question remains, how long will it last? joint chiefs chairman mike mullen spoke with abc's christiane amanpour on "this week." >> so it's possible we could have, like iraq, a 12-year no-fly zone with the strongman still in place. >> i wouldn't speculate in terms of length at this particular point in time. >> reporter: and martha, we both know that the white house has stressed here this would not be a long effort. but that did not make it sound like it would end quickly. >> reporter: it sure didn't, david. i think the only thing we know for sure is that the u.s. is going to hand over command to the europeans or another al li within the next few days or maybe few weeks. but beyond that, we don't know. >> and if the pentagon says it's not going after gadhafi right now, is there a scenario where he stays in some fashion? >> reporter: well, you know, admiral mullen said today it is possible that gadhafi could remain in power and it
the pentagon believes, however, that within a matter of days, hundreds of u.s. and allied fighters will be patrolling libya. but the big question remains, how long will it last? joint chiefs chairman mike mullen spoke with abc's christiane amanpour on "this week." >> so it's possible we could have, like iraq, a 12-year no-fly zone with the strongman still in place. >> i wouldn't speculate in terms of length at this particular point in time. >> reporter: and martha,...
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but the pentagon disclosure only came after news organizations learned of the attack. talk about the last to know. >>> several members of s.e.a.l. team six, including one on the mission to kill osama bin laden have been punished for allegedly disclosing classified information. the s.e.a.l.s, apparently con cu consulted with the makers of a video game. >>> sources tell abc news that talks are under way for a possible plea deal for congressman jesse jackson jr., who is currently being treated for bipolar disorder. the fbi is investigating jackson for using campaign funds for personal purchases. but jackson coasted to victory on tuesday, retaining his congressional seat, despite his absence on the campaign trail. >>> a new development this morning in the case of the tennis umpire accused of bludgeoning her 80-year-old husband with a coffee cup. an initial test shows lois goodman's dna was not on the shattered cup in the home where her husband died. her attorney says it bolstered the claim that alan goodman fell down the stairs while holding that cup. >>> and chris stephen
but the pentagon disclosure only came after news organizations learned of the attack. talk about the last to know. >>> several members of s.e.a.l. team six, including one on the mission to kill osama bin laden have been punished for allegedly disclosing classified information. the s.e.a.l.s, apparently con cu consulted with the makers of a video game. >>> sources tell abc news that talks are under way for a possible plea deal for congressman jesse jackson jr., who is currently...
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. >>> plus, the pentagon fights back against claims that it's not cooperating with president-elect biden's team. >>> pushed to the brink, hospitals in california now placing patients in conference rooms and gift shops with no space left amid fears of another surge in coronavirus. the desperate measures being taken and now the military deploying medical reinforcement. >>> gas attack, the fbi investigating after vandalism at a natural gas company leaves thousands of homes in the cold. the message found on a pipeline. >>> also this morning, video showing a white woman falsely accusing a black teen of stealing her phone at this hotel sparked a demand for charges to be filed. >>> alec baldwin defends his wife after critics claim she faked her spanish heritage. >>> and later, how bills fans are getting sweet revenge after decades of being dominated by the patriots. >>> good tuesday morning, everyone. we begin with the push to raise the value of those stimulus checks being sent to most americans to $2,000. >> the house has already approved. now democrats hope the senate will follow. it's a big te
. >>> plus, the pentagon fights back against claims that it's not cooperating with president-elect biden's team. >>> pushed to the brink, hospitals in california now placing patients in conference rooms and gift shops with no space left amid fears of another surge in coronavirus. the desperate measures being taken and now the military deploying medical reinforcement. >>> gas attack, the fbi investigating after vandalism at a natural gas company leaves thousands of...
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. >> meanwhile, president-elect biden is accusing political leaders in the pentagon of obstructing his position. avri has more. >> good morning.eri has more. >> good morning. all eyes are on the senate today as it remains unclear if it will take up that house measure to increase stimulus payments to $2,000. after unemployment benefits lapsed for millions of americans and just before the government could have shut down, president trump did what lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had been begging him to do. sign the government spending bill, which included $900 billion in covid relief. >> we're glad that the president finally signed the covid relief bill. >> putting many americans who needed the money at ease. >> incredible relief. it will mean that i will only be dipping into a little bit of my savings. i'll be able to pay most of my bills. i'm grateful for that. >> it's unclear when those eligible for the $600 payments may start seeing the checks, in part because of president trump's delay in signing the bill. but treasury secretary steve mnuchin suggests it will only take a week or
. >> meanwhile, president-elect biden is accusing political leaders in the pentagon of obstructing his position. avri has more. >> good morning.eri has more. >> good morning. all eyes are on the senate today as it remains unclear if it will take up that house measure to increase stimulus payments to $2,000. after unemployment benefits lapsed for millions of americans and just before the government could have shut down, president trump did what lawmakers on both sides of the...
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. >> reporter: top pentagon officials say they're ready, confident the u.s. can shoot down a rogue missile. >> would you recommend such action? >> if a missile was in the defense of the homeland, i would certainly recommend that action, and if it was defense of our allies, i would recommend that action. >> reporter: now, military officials say uncertainty about north korea's intentions remains their biggest concern. they say kim jong-un is more unpredictable than his father and grandfather, john. >> all right, devin dwyer in washington, thank you. >>> some movement to report in the fight over gun control. a bipartisan senate deal is expected to be announced today. it would expand federal background checks to gun sales made online and at gun shows. that follows a round of personal lobbying from victims of the connecticut school massacre and also senators will vote tomorrow on whether to normally open a floor debate on the gun control issue. >>> president obama unveiled his 2014 federal budget today. the white house says if enacted, it would reduce the deficit
. >> reporter: top pentagon officials say they're ready, confident the u.s. can shoot down a rogue missile. >> would you recommend such action? >> if a missile was in the defense of the homeland, i would certainly recommend that action, and if it was defense of our allies, i would recommend that action. >> reporter: now, military officials say uncertainty about north korea's intentions remains their biggest concern. they say kim jong-un is more unpredictable than his...
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the pentagon has already drafted notices to 800,000 civilian employees warning they may be put on unpaid leave. and those tax increases triggered today will start to hit our paychecks this week. the average family, seeing a tax increase of almost $3,500. there is intense pressure on house republican leaders to resolve this before the stock market opens tomorrow morning. they are hearing from business leaders. they are also hearing from senate republicans, saying that the cost of failure on this, david, would just be too high. >> would love to be on some of those phone calls from wall street, jon, thank you. and as you point out, wall street does open tomorrow morning, and after a week straight of losses already, nervous investors leading up to the fiscal cliff, the average 401(k) losing 3,000 to $4,000 in this country. abc's bianna golodryga with the story of just one family and the huge tax increase, if congress doesn't figure this out. >> reporter: until there's an agreement, this what the martins from raytown, missouri, like so many middle class american families, face. a hefty spike
the pentagon has already drafted notices to 800,000 civilian employees warning they may be put on unpaid leave. and those tax increases triggered today will start to hit our paychecks this week. the average family, seeing a tax increase of almost $3,500. there is intense pressure on house republican leaders to resolve this before the stock market opens tomorrow morning. they are hearing from business leaders. they are also hearing from senate republicans, saying that the cost of failure on...
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. >> reporter: the pentagon's top general wanted a slower withdrawal but president obama said a faster pace is warranted. the president tonight said u.s. troops have made progress in the fight against al qaeda. >> al qaeda remains dangerous and we must be vigilant in the task. when we have put al qaeda on a path to defeat, we will not relent until the job is doneward ways clear from his comments is the focus in the future will be on counterterrorism, not a broader approach. >> of course, huge challenges remain. this is the beginning, not the end, of our effort to wind down this war. >> reporter: once the initial draw-down is over, it will continue. >> after this initial reduction, our troops will continue coming home at a steady pace. >> reporter: success on the battlefield. but what has been the cost? in just 2011, the u.s. will spend more than $118 billion and just since the surge began more than 670 americans have been killed. this 20-year-old, 11 years old when the war began, was one of them. i want to know what you said to the picture when you went up there. >> that we'll miss him
. >> reporter: the pentagon's top general wanted a slower withdrawal but president obama said a faster pace is warranted. the president tonight said u.s. troops have made progress in the fight against al qaeda. >> al qaeda remains dangerous and we must be vigilant in the task. when we have put al qaeda on a path to defeat, we will not relent until the job is doneward ways clear from his comments is the focus in the future will be on counterterrorism, not a broader approach. >>...
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. >>> a major reversal from the pentagon. the aircraft carrier "nimitz" will remain in the middle east. the decision comes days after the acting defense secretary ordered the ship returned to the u.s. to deescalate tensions with iran. he's citing iranian threats against president trump for keeping the ship in the region. >>> time for a look at your monday morning weather. expect a day of rain and mountain snow along the west coast. what's left of a weekend storm that moved through the northeast is making roads slippery in parts of new england this morning. expe expect lingering snow and showers in pennsylvania and west virginia. major cities of the northeast will be drying out. 44 in new york. 35 in boston. snow will be melting in the midwest with temperatures up to 15 degrees above normal. >>> coming up, two passings to note including a bond girl and food network star. >>> also, new details ahead about a woman accusing a teenager of stealing her phone. what we've learned about her past. >>> and rob gronkowski's less oral ste
. >>> a major reversal from the pentagon. the aircraft carrier "nimitz" will remain in the middle east. the decision comes days after the acting defense secretary ordered the ship returned to the u.s. to deescalate tensions with iran. he's citing iranian threats against president trump for keeping the ship in the region. >>> time for a look at your monday morning weather. expect a day of rain and mountain snow along the west coast. what's left of a weekend storm that...
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the first pentagon chief to visit that country. he meets with leaders of the transitional government today. the u.s. is giving that government more time the gain control of the militias before determining how the u.s. will help the new libyan government. >>> and in the philippines, more than 200 people were killed and dozens are missing after floodwaters overflowed rivers and sent muddy water cascading from nearby mountains. >>> and last month's hazing death of a florida drum major was ruled a homicide. the state medical examiner's office found he died within an hour of being beaten. he has injuries to his chest, arms, shoulders and back, and had internal bleeding. >>> and the so-called barefoot bandit has been sentenced to more than seven year ifs a washington state prison. colton harris moore pled guilty to dozens of charges, including burglary and identity theft. from his two-year crime spree. he pled guilty for federal charges as well. and be sentenced for that some time next year. >>> finally, heavy snow in china has created a
the first pentagon chief to visit that country. he meets with leaders of the transitional government today. the u.s. is giving that government more time the gain control of the militias before determining how the u.s. will help the new libyan government. >>> and in the philippines, more than 200 people were killed and dozens are missing after floodwaters overflowed rivers and sent muddy water cascading from nearby mountains. >>> and last month's hazing death of a florida drum...
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he now keeps the names of each in a box on his pentagon desk that says "make it matter." the u.s. did try to make it better for the iraqi people, but it will be a long, long time to truly know whether it was worth the sacrifice. diane? >> thank you so much, martha raddatz. and we want to note that even as the iraqi troops come home, 93,000 american forces are still in afghanistan tonight. >>> and up next, the economy, and another strong sign that the u.s. economy may be turning around. the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level, 366,000, since before the recession. and abc's jim avila found a lot of people saying "mark this day. the comeback is for real." >> reporter: the smiling face of economic turnaround. >> i feel very happy. i can come into work, do a good job and make money and provide for my family. >> reporter: peter barnes, out of work for five months, has a new job at a startup small business in evanston, illinois. part of a nationwide hiring boom, with 1.6 million new jobs created in the past year. and fueled by entrepreneurs lik
he now keeps the names of each in a box on his pentagon desk that says "make it matter." the u.s. did try to make it better for the iraqi people, but it will be a long, long time to truly know whether it was worth the sacrifice. diane? >> thank you so much, martha raddatz. and we want to note that even as the iraqi troops come home, 93,000 american forces are still in afghanistan tonight. >>> and up next, the economy, and another strong sign that the u.s. economy may be...
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the pentagon said it will name a new combat ship "the uss gabrielle giffords." and throughout the ceremony, her fighting spirit shining through. >> oh. whoa. >> she was then shown the ship. you can hear her saying wow right there. it will be the navy's 17th ship named for a living person. and this time, gabrielle giffords. >>> new problems tonight for the cruise shift off italy. rough seas delaying the 6 the removal of all that oil. and another major headline tonight for anyone who goes on a cruise. the cruise industry announcing new safety rules for all passengers, effective immediately, all ships must conduct drills before setting sail, requiring passengers to gather at lifeboat stations and review evacuation procedures. that did not happen on that capsized ship, resulting in chaos when it ran aground. 17 people died. and we know that 15 are still missing. >>> talk about incredible grace under pressure. school bus driver lindora richardson was driving students home in charlotte, north carolina, when she smelled smoke. she did not panic. instead, she sprang int
the pentagon said it will name a new combat ship "the uss gabrielle giffords." and throughout the ceremony, her fighting spirit shining through. >> oh. whoa. >> she was then shown the ship. you can hear her saying wow right there. it will be the navy's 17th ship named for a living person. and this time, gabrielle giffords. >>> new problems tonight for the cruise shift off italy. rough seas delaying the 6 the removal of all that oil. and another major headline...
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>> reporter: jake tapper, abc news, at the pentagon. >> powerful bond. we leave you here tonight with another image, a young mother, her baby son, and the heart on his father's grave. >>> next at 6:00 another fatal shooting involving police officers. tonight the different stories being told by he investigators and suspect families. >> also, a bay area memorial day tradition for is 44 years. and the veterans of two wars singled out today. >> and unlikely bond between two vets, one they just learned about though they've attended the same church for years. >> a banned chemical used by dry cleaners ending up in too many places it should not be. >> i heard five gunshots. they're boom, boom, that is when i juched on the -- fell on the floor, immediately. >> a frightening chain of events. police officers shoot and kill a man following a car chase. good evening, everyone, i'm carolyn tileler. >> i'm dan ashley. this is the second time in four days the vallejo police officers shot and killed a suspect. investigators say anton bare yet senior died after being rush
>> reporter: jake tapper, abc news, at the pentagon. >> powerful bond. we leave you here tonight with another image, a young mother, her baby son, and the heart on his father's grave. >>> next at 6:00 another fatal shooting involving police officers. tonight the different stories being told by he investigators and suspect families. >> also, a bay area memorial day tradition for is 44 years. and the veterans of two wars singled out today. >> and unlikely bond...
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the pentagon says the key issue is what mission would those troops be carrying out if they stick around until next year. >>> the underwear bomber trial has come to a dramatic end just two days into it. umar farouk abdulmutallab admitted. he said it was an act of jihad, retaliation for the killing of muslims around the world. he will now be sentenced in january. >>> expect pomp and ceremony today at the white house, as president obama welcomes the leader of an important trading partner, south korea. there will be a formal state dinner tonight. last night, president obama took president lee out for a low-key dinner and something he's familiar with, korean barbecue. yum. >>> now, for this morning's weather from around the nation. a soaker in the east coast, with rain from new england to new york and d.c. showers from the carolinas, down to florida. thunderstorms in the midwest, around green bay, chicago, detroit and indianapolis. also, stormy into louisville and nashville. light rain in the fargo area. hot and windy in southern california. >> temperatures from west-to-east. phoenix heats u
the pentagon says the key issue is what mission would those troops be carrying out if they stick around until next year. >>> the underwear bomber trial has come to a dramatic end just two days into it. umar farouk abdulmutallab admitted. he said it was an act of jihad, retaliation for the killing of muslims around the world. he will now be sentenced in january. >>> expect pomp and ceremony today at the white house, as president obama welcomes the leader of an important trading...
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the pentagon is saying tonight that if those iranian ships suspected of carrying weapons to rebels in yemen are interdicted, it is likely our allies, the saudis, who would board the convoy of ships. the u.s. ships are in the arabian sea largely as a show of support to the saudis and to send that message to iran to stay away. the situation in yemen is so volatile and dangerous, as we've seen, traveling there in recent years. watching it turn into an al qaeda breeding ground. now, with u.s. and iranian ships in such close proximity, it remains to be seen whether the tensions there will rise even further. david? >> all right, martha raddatz watching this very closely. martha, thank you. >>> and now, to that tragedy in the mediterranean tonight. the u.n. now estimating at least 800 refugees killed when their ship capsized. the captain and a crew member arrested today, accused of reckless homicide and human trafficking. authorities say the captain rammed his ship into a cargo ship that was trying to help. only about two dozen survivors found so far, making this the worst disaster ever in t
the pentagon is saying tonight that if those iranian ships suspected of carrying weapons to rebels in yemen are interdicted, it is likely our allies, the saudis, who would board the convoy of ships. the u.s. ships are in the arabian sea largely as a show of support to the saudis and to send that message to iran to stay away. the situation in yemen is so volatile and dangerous, as we've seen, traveling there in recent years. watching it turn into an al qaeda breeding ground. now, with u.s. and...
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the pentagon is watching this closely, watching everything, the biggest concern right now, george, is iran. there have been great tensions with iran over the last couple of months. the anniversary of the drone strike on soleimani that killed him. they think that iran is looking for revenge. we sent a carrier back into the persian gulf as a show of strength. they do not believe -- authorities do not believe there's anything imminent with iran, but they're watching the government closely, they're watching the surrogates closely, just a month ago there were 21 rockets launched in iraq towards the u.s. embassy and those they believe were by iranian-backed militias, george. this is a very vulnerable time. >> no question about that. on friday, we saw that extraordinary call from house speaker nancy pelosi to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, mark milley, wanting to know what safeguards were in place of any improper nuclear strike. >> again, adversaries are looking at us every minute and china and russia certainly were surprised that was made public, but nancy pelosi was assured tha
the pentagon is watching this closely, watching everything, the biggest concern right now, george, is iran. there have been great tensions with iran over the last couple of months. the anniversary of the drone strike on soleimani that killed him. they think that iran is looking for revenge. we sent a carrier back into the persian gulf as a show of strength. they do not believe -- authorities do not believe there's anything imminent with iran, but they're watching the government closely, they're...
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the pentagon will have more to say. as i was leaving last night, the office, the situation room was monitoring exactly what was going on in the operation. so -- it was a happy -- it was a happy moment. >> what more can you tell us about jessica's medical condition? because as you said, that did trigger the timing of this. >> i'm going to let the pentagon do that debriefing, about where she was, where they moved her, her health. we feel pretty positive about her circumstances. as i said, the president talked to her dad. her mom's passed away. he talked to her dad last night. that will come out in due course. one of the things we know from before, george, with the bin laden raid, is that the operational details are better not to be laid out. and i'll let the pentagon decide how to do that, okay? >> safe to say this went off without a hitch? >> yes. yes. that's safe to say. like i said, george, i've been -- you have seen them. i've been in country in afghanistan and iraq with these guys. the special operations forces. they
the pentagon will have more to say. as i was leaving last night, the office, the situation room was monitoring exactly what was going on in the operation. so -- it was a happy -- it was a happy moment. >> what more can you tell us about jessica's medical condition? because as you said, that did trigger the timing of this. >> i'm going to let the pentagon do that debriefing, about where she was, where they moved her, her health. we feel pretty positive about her circumstances. as i...
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debating a new chief for the pentagon. >> chuck hagel is the leader that our troops deserve. >> this is an in-your-face nomination. >> ending the war in afghanistan. >> our troops will have a different mission. >> and starting one with iran. that conversation with senators jack reed for the democrats and republican bob corker, plus abc's chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz and the president of the council on foreign relations, richard haass. then with the white house set to act on guns -- >> there's got to be some common ground here. >> -- we join the search for solutions with the new leaders of no labels. plus, the short strange life of that trillion dollar coin. >> we should have known a coin was the solution to obama's everything. it was right there in his slogan, "change." >> that and
debating a new chief for the pentagon. >> chuck hagel is the leader that our troops deserve. >> this is an in-your-face nomination. >> ending the war in afghanistan. >> our troops will have a different mission. >> and starting one with iran. that conversation with senators jack reed for the democrats and republican bob corker, plus abc's chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz and the president of the council on foreign relations, richard haass. then with...
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in a ceremony at the pentagon, in which she attended, the navy named a warship after her, citing her courage and warship. the production of the "u.s.s. gabrielle giffords" is slated for later this year. >>> and the national parks service has decided to remove an incomplete inscription from the martin luther king jr. memorial there. and replace it with the full quotation of king's words. critics said that the paraphrased lang wage from the speech made him sound don'tful. boastful. fixing it will likely require replacing a large block of granite. >>> finally, digging deep to save a puppy. an excavating company came to the rescue. this 4-week-old dog fell into a basement pipe and got stuck there overnight. they pulled the puppy to safety after digging a 16-foot hole and cutting the pipe. and that is our heartwarming animal story for the morning. to leave you in a good mood. >> just to be honest, we have a lot more heartwarming animal stories coming up. >> okay. the first of many. that's why you watch. >>> now to politics. it's "your voice, your vote." mitt romney in the lion's den tryin
in a ceremony at the pentagon, in which she attended, the navy named a warship after her, citing her courage and warship. the production of the "u.s.s. gabrielle giffords" is slated for later this year. >>> and the national parks service has decided to remove an incomplete inscription from the martin luther king jr. memorial there. and replace it with the full quotation of king's words. critics said that the paraphrased lang wage from the speech made him sound don'tful....
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gathering himmages from above isn't just for the cia or the pentagon. this quadracopter is filled with cameras that can film above and below. no major price slashing here. but brookstone says that didn't matter. they're flying off the shelves. cyber monday may be a thing of the past because the deals started so early. walmart says they'll match prices bought from things from november 1st to christmas day. i bought a $10 slow-cooker. i don't know what you cook in a slow-cooker. >> but it looked appealing to you. >> that's right. >> great to see you. >>> we're going to turn, now, to the passing of a tv icon. larry hagman died yesterday, suffering from complications from his battle with cancer. the star of "dallas" and "i dream of jeanie" will be remembered for his character, j.r. ewing. he was as charismatic as he was evil. he was one of the most colorful and villainous characters on television. j.r. ewing. >> you'll find other ways to skin a cat. >> reporter: when larry hagman took the role on, it was only supposed to last a few weeks. but "dallas" becam
gathering himmages from above isn't just for the cia or the pentagon. this quadracopter is filled with cameras that can film above and below. no major price slashing here. but brookstone says that didn't matter. they're flying off the shelves. cyber monday may be a thing of the past because the deals started so early. walmart says they'll match prices bought from things from november 1st to christmas day. i bought a $10 slow-cooker. i don't know what you cook in a slow-cooker. >> but it...
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pentagon will take the biggest hit from the cuts. president obama warned of dire consequences yesterday. >> the threat of these cuts has forced the navy to delay the deployment of an aircraft carrier to the persian gulf. affecting our ability to respond
pentagon will take the biggest hit from the cuts. president obama warned of dire consequences yesterday. >> the threat of these cuts has forced the navy to delay the deployment of an aircraft carrier to the persian gulf. affecting our ability to respond
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on the american caught plotting to load remote-control planes with explosives and fly them into the pentagon and capitol. working out of a posh neighborhood of million dollar homes. we'll see the secret warehouse where he planned his attacks. >>> a "gma" exclusive. inside the house of the husband of missing mom, susan powell was raising their two sons. the mysterious noose and bizarre photographs that lawyers say make josh powell an unfit father. now, he speaks out, defending himself. >>> he scores. and the baltimore orioles stun the boston red sox. >> the unbelievable end to the baseball season overnight, as the red sox flame out, in one of the great all-time collapses. with thousands in shock. our john berman will tell us if he recovers in time. >>> yep. that was john berman. >> poor john berman. you said it. we don't need a question mark after greatest choke ever? greatest choke in baseball history. >> we'll get into all that. >>> also amanda knox's final pleas of freedom, being made right now in that italian courthouse. and our elizabeth vargas has been on the story from the very beginni
on the american caught plotting to load remote-control planes with explosives and fly them into the pentagon and capitol. working out of a posh neighborhood of million dollar homes. we'll see the secret warehouse where he planned his attacks. >>> a "gma" exclusive. inside the house of the husband of missing mom, susan powell was raising their two sons. the mysterious noose and bizarre photographs that lawyers say make josh powell an unfit father. now, he speaks out, defending...
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the pentagon says searching those sites is crucial in finding the 1200 estimated service members still missing in vietnam. >>> this morning, richard dawson is being remembered for his wise-cracking manner. hosting the dueling families on the "family feud." >> my heart stopped there. survey said! >> a producer claims that dawson kissed some 20,000 women during his nine-year run on the show. he met his second wife on the show, who was a contestant. he first made it big, there he is, playing new kirk on "hogan's heroes." back in the '60s. and dazzled on "the match game." he died saturday after a battle with cancer. richard dawson was just 79 years old. i will say, george. it would have been 19,999, had he not kissed my aunt, who was on the show in the '70s. she was not wooed. >> did she win? >> she did not. >> too bad. i loved him on "hogan's heroes." >> terrific, terrific, and under rated. a huge -- a great ensemble. a huge part of it. >>> now to the latest on george zimmerman. the man accused of killing trayvon martin is back in prison this morning. after a florida judge revoked his bom
the pentagon says searching those sites is crucial in finding the 1200 estimated service members still missing in vietnam. >>> this morning, richard dawson is being remembered for his wise-cracking manner. hosting the dueling families on the "family feud." >> my heart stopped there. survey said! >> a producer claims that dawson kissed some 20,000 women during his nine-year run on the show. he met his second wife on the show, who was a contestant. he first made it...
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here at home, we learned overnight the pentagon wants to drastically reduce our own nuclear program. one option being considered would reduce the number of deployed nuclear weapons by as much as 80%. >>> meanwhile in syria, a major oil pipeline has been attacked in the city of homs. the center of the syrian uprising. under siege for nearly two week now by government forces. civilians are growing ever desperate. hundreds lining up here outside a bakery hoping for scraps of food. >>> doctors across the country are being warned about a counterfeit version of a blockbuster cancer drug. a fake drug sent to some to some health care facilities is missing a key ingredient. not clear how many vials in circulation. there's no evidence yet that any patients have gotten the counterfeit drug. >>> and a close call at home, in texas ab alleged drunk driver going right through that living room wall. on the other side, a couch with a woman and her 2-month-old goddaughter sitting on it. remarkably, no one was hurt. >>> security cameras rolling as a woman left her $6500 rolex watch in florida. a man ca
here at home, we learned overnight the pentagon wants to drastically reduce our own nuclear program. one option being considered would reduce the number of deployed nuclear weapons by as much as 80%. >>> meanwhile in syria, a major oil pipeline has been attacked in the city of homs. the center of the syrian uprising. under siege for nearly two week now by government forces. civilians are growing ever desperate. hundreds lining up here outside a bakery hoping for scraps of food....
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the pentagon says the additional warships are a show of force. adding an aircraft carrier to the navy ships we already have in the arabian gulf sends a strong message to iran. a senior official says the ships could be used to interdict any iranian ships that are supplying weapons. this is a very tense situation. right as the u.s. is trying to get an agreement with iran over its nuclear program. george? >> okay. such a complicated situation there. thank you, martha. >>> the latest on the death of the baltimore man while in police custody. freddie gray died after a severe injury to his spinal cord. cell phone video shows police dragging him into a van. six officers are suspended pending an investigation. david kerley is on the scene in baltimore. good morning, david. >> reporter: good morning, george. the u.s. justice department is considering an investigation of the baltimore police department and the death of freddie gray. a lot of questions this morning. how did this 25-year-old die in police custody? this morning, this video from citizen cell p
the pentagon says the additional warships are a show of force. adding an aircraft carrier to the navy ships we already have in the arabian gulf sends a strong message to iran. a senior official says the ships could be used to interdict any iranian ships that are supplying weapons. this is a very tense situation. right as the u.s. is trying to get an agreement with iran over its nuclear program. george? >> okay. such a complicated situation there. thank you, martha. >>> the latest...
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that's roughly 8% of the pentagon's budget they hope to cut over the next decade. one way of achieving these cuts, trimming the ranks of the army by some 80,000 troops. high-tech weapons systems could be on the chopping block. >>> this morning, four bombs went off in baghdad, including one attached to a motorcycle. at least 27 were killed. violence has seriously spiked since u.s. combat troops left iraq. >>> and the man accused of terrorizing los angeles, setting dozens of arson fires, is on suicide watch this morning. harry burkhart appeared to be wrapped in a green blanket during his court hearing wednesday. the judge set bail there at just under $3 million, roughly the same amount as the estimated damage caused by those fires over new year's weekend. >>> and an unbelievable crash scene in fresno, california. a stolen car, landing on this roof, after the driver took a sharp turn too quickly, hit a tree stump and went airborne. the driver broke a leg. thankfully no one else was hurt. >>> and kodak is preparing to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. this acc
that's roughly 8% of the pentagon's budget they hope to cut over the next decade. one way of achieving these cuts, trimming the ranks of the army by some 80,000 troops. high-tech weapons systems could be on the chopping block. >>> this morning, four bombs went off in baghdad, including one attached to a motorcycle. at least 27 were killed. violence has seriously spiked since u.s. combat troops left iraq. >>> and the man accused of terrorizing los angeles, setting dozens of...
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iran has not responded to the pentagon's statement. >>> seven members of the u.s. navy s.e.a.l. team six are being disciplined this morning for disclosing classified information. the s.e.a.l.s, including one involved in the mission to capture osama bin laden, were paid consultants on a new video game. officials say the s.e.a.l.s violated rules about tactics and procedures. >>> and the bank robber known as the ak-47 bandit has apparently struck again. he was caught on camera holding up a credit union in idaho just in week. forcing employees into a safe before getting away with a bag stuffed full of cash. the fbi believes he is the same person who hit several banks earlier this year, on a run from california to washington state. in one heist, he shot and seriously wounded a police officer. a $70,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to his arrest. >>> and a show of resilience in an arizona courtroom. former congresswoman gabrielle giffords stared down the gunman who shot her and a crowd of bystanders last year. more, now, from abc's ryan owens. >> reporter: in fr
iran has not responded to the pentagon's statement. >>> seven members of the u.s. navy s.e.a.l. team six are being disciplined this morning for disclosing classified information. the s.e.a.l.s, including one involved in the mission to capture osama bin laden, were paid consultants on a new video game. officials say the s.e.a.l.s violated rules about tactics and procedures. >>> and the bank robber known as the ak-47 bandit has apparently struck again. he was caught on camera...
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this morning, the pentagon confirms, a u.s. spy plane crashed in after over the weekend in the tiny country of djibouti. just six miles from the u.s. base. four special ops airmen based in florida were killed in the crash. they were returning from a mission supporting the war in afghanistan. the plane which is like this one on the screen did not appear to come under enemy fire. the cause of the crash is under investigation. >>> a developing story in afghanistan right now. anti-american protests have erupted this morning. more than 2,000 afghans descending on one u.s. base. firing gun, all to protest the burning of korans by american troops. the u.s. head of nato forces quickly apologized and promised a quick investigation saying the burning was not intentional. it appears the korans were thrown out with the trash. >>> this ship caught fire after a malfunction in the engine room. a tv documentary crew with the cameras rolling just happened to be working on a boat nearby, came to the crew's rescue. some did have to jump over boar
this morning, the pentagon confirms, a u.s. spy plane crashed in after over the weekend in the tiny country of djibouti. just six miles from the u.s. base. four special ops airmen based in florida were killed in the crash. they were returning from a mission supporting the war in afghanistan. the plane which is like this one on the screen did not appear to come under enemy fire. the cause of the crash is under investigation. >>> a developing story in afghanistan right now. anti-american...
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draconian cuts to the pentagon budget. and to programs affecting average americans like medicare. >> markets are coming apart. people have lost their jobs. they can't find work. and in 3 1/2 weeks, they couldn't even bother to sit down together. >> reporter: the president will push congress to extend the payroll tax for middle-class americans when he arrived in new hampshire today. where mitt romney will greet him with his first tv ad of the campaign. showing candidate obama in 2008, promising new hampshire voters, he'll turn the economy around. criticism aside, the president told al sharpton he has faith republicans will come around. >> it must be my religious faith, reverend. because hope springs eternal. and i continue to believe that at some point, common sense will prevail. and we'll be able to work something out. >> reporter: the white house says president obama will continue to push congress to pass $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction, including tax increases on wealthier americans and corporations, to avoid those on
draconian cuts to the pentagon budget. and to programs affecting average americans like medicare. >> markets are coming apart. people have lost their jobs. they can't find work. and in 3 1/2 weeks, they couldn't even bother to sit down together. >> reporter: the president will push congress to extend the payroll tax for middle-class americans when he arrived in new hampshire today. where mitt romney will greet him with his first tv ad of the campaign. showing candidate obama in...
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the pentagon says a u.s. air force carrier in the region, is assisting military operations in afghanistan and not responding to iran's threat. >>> new fallout from the gulf oil spell last year. the wall street journal reporting, prosecutors are preparing what would be the first criminal charges against bp employee, including engineers accused of lying to regulators. >>> and we have video coming in from a 40-pileup outside of new orleans. several cars crushed by a tractor trailer. heavy fog was reported at the time. >>> outraged moms are descending upon target stores across america, with nursing babies in tow. this is support for one mom from texas, who says she was bullied by target employees, for breast-feeding in the store. here's abc's abbie boudreau. >> reporter: you've heard of a sit-in. how about a nurse-in. mothers across america protested at more than 100 target stores across the country. their message about breast-feeding in public. >> it's only an issue if you make it an issue. >> reporter: michelle
the pentagon says a u.s. air force carrier in the region, is assisting military operations in afghanistan and not responding to iran's threat. >>> new fallout from the gulf oil spell last year. the wall street journal reporting, prosecutors are preparing what would be the first criminal charges against bp employee, including engineers accused of lying to regulators. >>> and we have video coming in from a 40-pileup outside of new orleans. several cars crushed by a tractor...
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the pentagon says there's been minimal impact on that very sensitive environmental site. >>> and this morning, an incredible image of commuters pitching in to free a trapped subway rider. take a look at the photo here tweeted overnight shows dozens of passengers north of tokyo pushing against a car -- train car after a woman fell into the four-inch gap between it and the platform. now, thanks to all of them that woman was able to walk away unhurt. even more amazingly, the train was delayed only eight minutes. >>> and finally, a stunning example of saving the best for last. it came sunday from american golfer phil mickelson. took his first-ever british open on a course in muirfield in scotland that was unforgiving. he birdied four of his last six holes, came home with a 66, you see him hugging his wife, amy, and their kids there, and signing autographs as he would take it, this was the major that he never thought he would win. he never had a game that played well to links golf over the pond. he got it done. he said it was the very best round of golf that he has ever played in his whole
the pentagon says there's been minimal impact on that very sensitive environmental site. >>> and this morning, an incredible image of commuters pitching in to free a trapped subway rider. take a look at the photo here tweeted overnight shows dozens of passengers north of tokyo pushing against a car -- train car after a woman fell into the four-inch gap between it and the platform. now, thanks to all of them that woman was able to walk away unhurt. even more amazingly, the train was...
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the pentagon is working to verify the tape. today, meanwhile, afghanistan's president urged the u.s. to severely punish those involved. despite the video, the taliban said it is ready to hold peace talks to end the afghan war. a top u.s. diplomat is heading to the region hoping to gain support from afghanistan's president. >>> now to the concerns about what is in our orange juice. the fda says early tests on imported orange juice have come back negative for a chemical used to kill fungus. the fungicide is banned here. "the wall street journal" says coca-cola, who makes simply orange and minute maid, was the first to reveal this. fda says the juice is safe to drink. >>> a record cocaine bust at philadelphia's airport. security officials there found some 130 pounds of the drug were found zipped up inside unclaimed duffel bags from the dominican republic. the street value? roughly $4 million. >>> and it's an image that is indeed hard to forget. people in north korea, hysterically and very publicly mourning the recent death of thei
the pentagon is working to verify the tape. today, meanwhile, afghanistan's president urged the u.s. to severely punish those involved. despite the video, the taliban said it is ready to hold peace talks to end the afghan war. a top u.s. diplomat is heading to the region hoping to gain support from afghanistan's president. >>> now to the concerns about what is in our orange juice. the fda says early tests on imported orange juice have come back negative for a chemical used to kill...
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. >>> meanwhile the pentagon is confirming the death of one of the most wanted isis leaders killed by a u.s. drone strike in syria said to be a top recruiter and fund-raiser. >>> plenty of extreme weather, at least one confirmed tornado rolled through central tennessee late thursday downing trees and damaging several buildings. flash flooding is blamed for at least one death. farther west near oklahoma city storms brought more flooding. some drivers had to be rescued from their vehicles. ginger's forecast coming up. >>> and nascar is asking fans not to display confederate flags at racing events. it comes ahead of sunday's race at daytona. it's the first nascar event since the south carolina church massacre carried out by a suspect who sported confederate symbols, daytona is holding a voluntary exchange program for fans to swap their confederate flags for the stars and stripes. >>> and try explaining this one to your insurance company. this car flew off a highway ramp crashing through a roof of a house in south africa. incredibly the driver was not hurt neither, thankfully was the pers
. >>> meanwhile the pentagon is confirming the death of one of the most wanted isis leaders killed by a u.s. drone strike in syria said to be a top recruiter and fund-raiser. >>> plenty of extreme weather, at least one confirmed tornado rolled through central tennessee late thursday downing trees and damaging several buildings. flash flooding is blamed for at least one death. farther west near oklahoma city storms brought more flooding. some drivers had to be rescued from...
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how hair trigger tensions with north korea have the pentagon on high alert. >>> hand hazard? is the polish you're putting on your nails really safe? or putting you at risk for major health problems. a new report on a toxic trio that's raising eyebrows this weekend. >>> and a ballroom stunner. last night, as sherri shepherd says an emotional good-bye to "dancing with the stars." >> thank you for letting me live a dream. >> even the judges were crying. she and partner, val, join us live, right here in times square, just hours after her dramatic loss. >>> good morning, everyone. let's get right to the stories breaking overnight. we have new information now and pictures, pouring in about the two earthquakes in indonesia, they are strong ones 8.6 and 8.2. you see people pouring into the street. several had to be rushed out of hospitals as well. power has been cut in many places. >> sam is tracking all of the latest and the tsunami warnings that have been lifted. and also to the fright in mid air. fighter jets racing after a bomb threat on a korean jet. >> there's a lot of attentio
how hair trigger tensions with north korea have the pentagon on high alert. >>> hand hazard? is the polish you're putting on your nails really safe? or putting you at risk for major health problems. a new report on a toxic trio that's raising eyebrows this weekend. >>> and a ballroom stunner. last night, as sherri shepherd says an emotional good-bye to "dancing with the stars." >> thank you for letting me live a dream. >> even the judges were crying. she...